August – 60° Triangle in a Square
By Karla Haynes CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS Background fabric (half yard): Two (2) 2.5 in x 19 in Two (2) 1.5 in by 19 in Two (2) 7 in x 6 in Two (2) 5 in x 7.25 in Two (2) 2.5 in x 8.5 in For Triangle backgrounds: One (1) 3 in x 6 in strip One (1) 5.5 in x 7 in...
60° Triangle in a Square Tutorial
By Karla Haynes Making the Triangles Method One - 60° Equilateral Triangle Ruler I am using 60° equilateral triangle ruler by Creative Grids. I like this one because it has a center line to cut your outside pieces easily. It is a good investment if you...
July – Foundation Paper Piecing
By Rebekah Texer and Rebecca Greco This month’s BOM is a great introduction to foundation paper piecing and can be customized tons of ways depending on where you place your fabrics. If you are unfamiliar with foundation paper piecing, read the full tutorial...
Foundation Paper Piecing Tutorial
From Barb Gippe's April 2018 Evening Presentation. The full version with additional tips and information is available in the Member's Area. Foundation Paper Piecing Supplies Templates (Download here) Ruler Rotary cutter Cardstock or index card Flat head pins or glue...
June – Diamond Block
By Patty Heath This month’s BOM is a great introduction to diamonds with a simple, modern block. CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS Fabric A – Teal 5" x 15" Fabric B – Geometric Print 5" x 15" Fabric C - Coral 6" x 10.25" 2.75" x 18.75" Fabric D - Gold 6" x 10.25" 6"...
May – Orange Peel
By Rebecca Greco This month’s BOM uses a variety of sizes of orange peel blocks to create a modern take on a traditional block. This block uses applique and can be done by hand or machine, whichever you prefer. CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS Fabric A - background Cut (6)...
Orange Peel Applique Tutorial
By Rebecca Greco Orange Peel Applique Supplies Templates (Download here) Thin, fusible interfacing Scissors and//or rotary cutter Fabric, thread, sewing machine Orange Peel Applique Instructions For the BOM, we will be using three sizes of orange peel blocks....
Face Shield Strap Sewing Challenge
By Shelly Sommer An interesting sewing challenge has popped up, to make fabric straps for medical-grade face shields needed by doctors and nurses in Colorado. Some of you may have seen a news item about make4covid, a network of makers who are manufacturing real PPE...
April – Drunkard’s Path
By Anne Deister This month's BOM uses two different Drunkard's Path blocks (as described in the Skill Builder tutorial) to create a modern, asymmetrical layout. The layout challenges you to match curves when aligning blocks and to have some curves come right to the...
Curved Piecing Tutorial
By Anne Deister Basic Curved Piecing Supplies Templates. There are 2 template pages. One for each version. Printer Cardstock (recommended) Paper scissors Fabric scissors Fabric, thread, sewing machine. Quilters ruler and rotary cutter Basic Curved Piecing...